Many experts have found that something strange is happening at the closest star to the sun. Scientists have discovered that an inexplicable radio signal is coming from Proxima Centauri. The radio signal is too faint to be seen from the earth by naked eyes, said the experts. Although it is a too dim radio signal […]

The US-based space agency NASA has advanced its program to bring Mars samples back to Earth. It has just approved the Mars Sample Return multi-mission effort. It will soon begin preparation to bring the first pristine samples from the Red Planet. NASA said that it will mature critical technologies. Besides, it will take some crucial […]

Chinese lunar probe Chang’e-5 has returned rocks and soil samples from Earth’s only natural satellite. The re-entry capsule landed in Inner Mongolia. China now becomes the third country to bring lunar rocks and soil. The two countries other than China to achieve this feat are the United State and Russia. The success of Chang’e-5 also […]

A new study has found that mass extinction of land-dwelling animals such as amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds occurs in a cycle of around 27 million years. The findings of the new study coincide with the mass extermination of ocean life, which has been reported in the past. Experts have said that the mass extinction […]

A recent study has revealed that water on Mars may not be as widespread as thought previously by researchers. It said that water on Mars in the form of brines was not available in large quantities. Brine is a state of water when it is strongly impregnated with a high amount of salt. Compared to […]

The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory has completed 25 years of service in space. A joint mission between the US’ NASA and the European Space Agency, the spacecraft was launched in December 1995. It keeps an eye on the Sun’s activity and tells scientists about the coronal mass ejections. The SOHO has now become the longest-operational […]

We all know that ants are well-organized little beings. These creatures are highly social and hard working. They are known for safeguarding the queen and the colony by working in a team. However, leaf-cutting ants are far more efficient in doing so. Leafcutter colonies such as Acromyrmex echinatior have millions of ants. It can be […]

Astronomers in the United States have been able to find new evidence, which says that a large size telescope can examine the oldest stars present in the universe. A team of international scientists has suggested NASA to develop a huge telescope in 2008. However, at that time, the US Space agency has dropped the idea. […]

The US space agency NASA and the European Space Agency have jointly launched a satellite that will help in monitoring the rising sea level globally. The satellite lifted off atop SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It is named Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite. It is named in honor of Michael Freilich. Freilich served as director of the […]

The US space agency NASA is all set to undertake its mission to return samples from Mars. The declaration was made in an independent review report. It indicated that the agency is all prepared for the much-anticipated project. The Mars Sample Return project will bring pristine samples from its surface to Earth. The Red Planet […]

Taking time out from a fast-paced life to spend some time close to nature is known to be beneficial for people. As many people are being diagnosed with mental health issues, doctors have been prescribing people to go out in greenery and be close to nature for psychological benefits. Although such recommendations might be beneficial […]

The US space agency NASA had launched the Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1977. It remains one of the agency’s well-traveled spacecraft into space. It has, however, been unable to communicate with Earth since March this year. The spacecraft is believed to be wandering some 11.6 billion miles away from Earth. It entered interstellar space in […]

Experts from Canada and the UK have revealed that delaying cancer treatment by just a month can lead patients to a greater risk of death due to the disease. This is a new study, which has raised alarm against deferred cancer treatment due to the COVID19 pandemic. Health experts have raised their concern saying that […]

Mars is rapidly losing its atmosphere, even faster than the Earth. The fourth planet of the solar system is losing its atmosphere to outer space. Its upper atmosphere is heating up and expanding. This is due to the global dust storms that envelope the planet. The storms are speeding up its atmosphere. The latest findings […]

A study shows that children who learn musical instruments have improved memory and attention control. The finding of the study shows that children who have been trained to play a musical instrument have performed well in attention and memory recall exercises. Such children have shown higher levels of activation in the brain regions, which are […]

There are some types of retinopathy where blood vessels grow out of proportion in the eye, which causes irreversible vision loss. Premature babies and adults with diabetes as well can be diagnosed with this condition. However, now the scientists from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have said that they have found a new way to […]

Scientists have discovered a strange crack on the surface of the Moon. According to a study conducted by the Washington-based Smithsonian Institute, the crack on the lunar surface is expanding continuously. The latest discovery has left the scientists surprised. The institute said that it found the cracks during a large scale research to monitor the […]

The US space agency NASA is all set to launch a new space toilet. The advanced toilet is ready and will be launched at the International Space Station. The system will be used by astronauts before using it on future missions to Mars or Moon. The new toilet has been named the Universal Waste Management […]

Aerospace company SpaceX will provide launch services for NASA’s Psyche mission. The space agency announced the decision. SpaceX is a private American company. It is owned by billionaire and space enthusiast Elon Musk. The company is involved in the business of providing aerospace and space transportation services The Psyche mission includes a journey to a […]

The US space agency NASA has claimed to detect several marsquakes on Mars. The revelation was made by the agency’s InSight lander. NASA said the findings show the planet trembles more often than expected earlier. The trembles are more mildly in nature and appear deep beneath the surface. According to the data transmitted by InSight, […]